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Exploring my options- Should I buy or continue renting?
- Is now a good time to buy property for own use?
- What are the real estate agent fees in Germany?
- How much can I afford or borrow?
- How can I increase what I can borrow?
- Can I get a credit loan to increase my affordability?
- Can I get a mortgage in Germany without equity?
- What is Baukindergeld and how can it help me?
- I'm self-employed, am I eligible for a mortgage and how much?
- Should I borrow the maximum amount or should I save some equity?
- What’s the difference between buying for own use and buying to let?
Exploring my options: advanced questions- How do I know if a property is over priced?
- Can I use a Bausparvertrag as a down payment?
- Should I get pre-approved for a mortgage?
- Can I get a mortgage for property outside Germany?
- What happens after my mortgage request gets approved?
- How does the KfW subsidy work with my mortgage?
- Can I include modernisation or renovation costs into the mortgage?
Mortgage fundamentals- How can I get pre-qualified?
- How is the monthly rate calculated?
- How quickly should I pay off my mortgage?
- What is Loan-to-value and why does my down payment matter?
- How to choose the right fixed interest period?
- Can I use extra repayments to repay my mortgage quicker?
- Are my mortgage payments tax deductible?
- What more should I consider before closing my mortgage?
- What should I know if I expect to sell my house within 10 years?
- What is my SCHUFA score?
- How can I improve my SCHUFA score?
- How does my SCHUFA score affect my mortgage?
Applying for a mortgage
Handy Definitions- Annuity Loan
- Anschlussfinanzierung
- Baukindergeld
- Bausparvertrag
- Bauträger
- Beleihungsauslauf
- Beleihungswert
- Bereitstellungszinsen
- Forward Darlehen
- Grundbuch
- Grunderwerbsteuer
- Grundschuld
- Grundsteuer
- Haushaltsrechnung
- Immobilienfinanzierung
- Kaufnebenkosten
- KfW Darlehen
- Laufzeit
- Maklergebühr
- Monatsrate
- Notar & Beurkundung
- Notarkosten
- Notwendige Unterlagen
- Restschuld
- SCHUFA
- Selbstauskunft
- Sondertilgung
- Tilgung
- Volltilgerdarlehen
- Vorfälligkeitsentschädigung
- Zinsbindungsfrist
- Zinszahlungsdarlehen
Handy Definitions
Use our FAQ to understand the different German mortgage terms and definitions or speak with one of our German mortgage experts to find out more.
Annuity Loan
Annuitätendarlehen
Anschlussfinanzierung
Refinancing
Baukindergeld
Child subsidy for new home owners
Bausparvertrag
Housing-and-Savings-Contract
Bauträger
Project Developer
Beleihungsauslauf
Loan-to-Value (LTV)
Beleihungswert
Collateral Value
Bereitstellungszinsen
Commitment interest fees
Forward Darlehen
Forward Mortgage
Grundbuch
Land Registration
Grunderwerbsteuer
Real Estate Property Transfer Tax
Grundschuld
Land Charge
Grundsteuer
Land Tax
Haushaltsrechnung
Income-Expense Calculation
Immobilienfinanzierung
Mortgage
Kaufnebenkosten
Purchasing Costs
KfW Darlehen
KfW Loan
Laufzeit
Mortgage Duration
Maklergebühr
Real Estate Commission/Fee
Monatsrate
Monthly payment
Notar & Beurkundung
Notary & Notarization
Notarkosten
Notary Fee
Notwendige Unterlagen
Required Mortgage Documents
Restschuld
Remaining Loan Balance
SCHUFA
Schufa Score
Selbstauskunft
Self Declaration
Sondertilgung
Additional Repayment
Tilgung
Repayment rate
Volltilgerdarlehen
Full-Repayment Loan
Vorfälligkeitsentschädigung
Prepayment Penalty
Zinsbindungsfrist
Fixed Interest Period
Zinszahlungsdarlehen
Interest Only Loan
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